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D353 CLB

1987 Renault R5

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,632 mi
Last recorded59,632 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Renault R575,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 CLB
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 59,632 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 59,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,632 miles

Roll cage fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,632 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,632 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

full roll cage,driver seat and full harness fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,632 miles

full roll cage,driver seat and full harness fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,632 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seats fitted

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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D353 CLB is a 1987 Renault R5 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D353 CLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D353 CLB registered?

D353 CLB is a 1987 Renault R5, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D353 CLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D353 CLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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